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The paper studies parents’ notions of their preschool children’s gaming environment. Particular attention is paid to the content of the home gaming environment and to the place of child’s play in the structure of family leisure time. The selection of toys that is common in a child’s room is analyzed, and children’s preferences in playing with them are described. To enrich child play and children’s development, the parental knowledge of their children’s favorite games and toys is studied. It is shown that the presence of a large number of toys in the play rooms of Russian children is excessive. In this regard, the article emphasizes the role of an adult as the organizer of the child role play, where toys serve as developmental tools. It is specifically noted that the organization of playing space in children’s room has a strong influence on development of their play, activity and on development of creativity.